Artefacts

Olympic Cup.

Physical description

Cup surmounted by a winged victory holding a shield with the engraved caption: "23 juin 1894" and laurels. Plaques with the inscriptions of the Cup's winners on the bases.

Created

Created: Durand Leriche et Massin Created: Pierre de COUBERTIN

Materials

silver

Colors

silver, gold

Dimension

12.5 x 25 cm, ø 18.7 x 23.5 cm, Dimensions du tout 41 x 34 cm, 600 g, 3.5 kg

Literature

LENNARTZ, Karl. Olympische Siege: Medaillen, Diplome, Ehrungen. Berlin : Sportverlag, cop. 2000. 474 p. ISBN 3-328-00865-9. MÜLLER, Norbert (Ed.). Pierre de Coubertin : Textes choisis, Tome II, Olympisme. Zurich; Hildesheim; New York : Wiedmann, 1986.

Type of item

Artworks -> challenge

Reference number

1211

Keywords

Olympic cup Laurel victory Distinction (Olympic)

Notes

Olympic Cup Designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1905 and made by Charles Massin, the Olympic Cup is awarded to an institution, association or region for services to sport or for helping to spread the Olympic ideal.